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2009 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration FN09PNV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 180,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- oil leak
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
2 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 177,809 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 177,786 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 169,830 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 169,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 152,726 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2024 4 Jun 20267 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,337 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2023 4 Jun 202616 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button sticks slightly (1.1.6 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,771 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2022 4 Jun 202618 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,197 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021 4 Jun 202611 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,616 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,930 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2019 4 Jun 20269 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,758 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2018 4 Jun 20268 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,472 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2017 4 Jun 20269 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,164 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2016 4 Jun 20265 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,377 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2015 4 Jun 20266 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,383 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2014 4 Jun 20266 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,258 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2013 4 Jun 20266 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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FN09PNV was registered on 2009-03-12
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